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New Indian Express
22-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Yoga mandirs to be set up in all district, taluk hospitals in Karnataka
BENGALURU: To expand the reach of yoga and integrate it into mainstream health care, the State Government will soon set up 'yoga mandirs' in all district and taluk hospitals, as well as community health centres, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced on Saturday during the 11th International Day of Yoga celebrations held in Vidhana Soudha. Rao also mentioned that Mysuru is being proposed as the country's first 'yoga district', with the goal of ensuring that at least one person in every household regularly practices yoga. 'A proposal to declare Mysuru a yoga district has already been submitted to the Centre. Ashtanga Yoga, which has deep roots in the state, will be given special emphasis,' he said. This year's state-wide Yoga Day celebrations, led by the Ayush department, saw more than five lakh people participate in mass demonstrations held at over 10,000 locations. Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot inaugurated the celebrations at Vidhana Soudha, where over 5,000 people performed yoga alongside other government officials. Various programmes such as 'yoga park', 'yoga dhanush', 'green yoga', 'yoga mahakumbha', and 'yoga sanyoga' were held to mark the day. Under the Yoga Dhanush programme, five lakh people were trained in yoga protocols, and steps are being taken to implement these in 5,000 schools across Karnataka.
Deccan Herald
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Yoga mandirs to come up in govt hospitals: State health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao
He was speaking at the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations organised by the Ayush department at the Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Saturday, where the Governor was also present to practice yoga.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Preparations are under way for Yoga Day celebrations in Madikeri
Madikeri: Preparations are under way for the 11th International Day of Yoga celebration in Madikeri on June 21. The event is organised jointly by the district administration, zilla panchayat, and the district Ayush department. District Ayush officer Dr Shailaja G announced at a press conference that the event, themed 'One Earth, One Health Yoga', will commence at 6.45am at the Gowda Samaj, followed by mass yoga demonstrations until 8am. A preparatory yoga asana session is scheduled for June 20 at 5pm at the District Government Ayurveda Hospital near the city's govt bus depot. On June 10, activities will begin at 8.30am from Gandhi Maidan to Gandhi Bhavan near Sudarshan Circle, including yoga practice, followed by cleaning activities and tree planting through Shramdaan at Gandhi Bhavan. Dr Shubha KG from Ballamavati Ayurvedic Hospital detailed the Yoga Dhanush programme, which will conduct brief yoga sessions for various groups, including KSRTC staff, inmates, specially abled persons, shopkeepers, residents, in court premises, and govt offices. The Green Yoga Harit Yoga initiative will involve NSS, Scouts and Guides, NCC, the forest department, and students from Madikeri Medical College practising yoga at designated locations, followed by cleaning and planting activities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo A yoga reels competition and jingles creation contest has been organised to engage younger participants, with submissions accepted at Dr Rajaram, president of NIMA Kodagu Unit, announced plans for a yoga park on 10 acres, including a medicinal plant garden, expected to be ready by 2026. Yoga teacher KK Mahesh Kumar highlighted the integration of the Green Yoga Harit Yoga concept with this year's celebrations, emphasising the connection between environmental preservation, yoga practice, and good health.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Hands up! Bhondsi prison inmates take a lesson in yoga
Gurgaon: More than 3,000 inmates of Bhondsi jail participated in a yoga session on Saturday to promote health and wellness behind bars. The event, jointly organised by the Haryana prisons and the Ayush department, saw enthusiastic participation from both male and female prisoners. Of the total 3,045 participants, 2,940 were male inmates, while 105 were female prisoners. The session, conducted under the guidance of a professional yoga instructor, saw inmates practising various yoga poses and breathing exercises held within the jail premises. The session was attended by the director general of the jail, Mohammad Akil. "This programme is part of our ongoing efforts to promote holistic wellness among inmates and aid in their rehabilitation process," said DG Jail as he encouraged them to seek good employment opportunities upon release, leave behind a life of crime, and wish for a happy life for themselves and their families. Dr Brahm Prakash from the Ayush department conducted the yoga session following the International Yoga Day protocol. He stated that regular yoga and pranayama not only keep the body healthy but also improve mental health. The AYUSH Department team included six yoga instructors, comprising two female and four male assistants, who provided yoga training. For security reasons, the yoga practice was conducted at three different locations: women in the women's ward, inmates in Phase 1, and inmates in Phase 2. Naresh Goyal, superintendent of Bhondsi Jail, said a group yoga session would also be held on International Yoga Day, June 21, in the prison complex. A structured routine is followed at the district jail in Gurugram for the overall development and welfare of the inmates, he added. A green environment has been created in the jail to ensure oxygen supply and maintain aesthetics.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Governor stresses on genetic counselling, medication to eradicate sickle cell by 2047
Indore/Mhow: Governor Mangubhai Patel on Sunday said special attention should be given to genetic counselling after screening to eliminate sickle cell. He mentioned that 12 lakh people in the Dhar district of Indore division were screened for sickle cell, with approximately 2500 testing positive. Governor Patel made these remarks while addressing a programme of the campaign being run for the eradication of sickle cell disease in Dhar district. "Special attention should be given to genetic counselling after screening to eliminate sickle cell. It is important to counsel those who are sickle cell positive to avoid marrying each other," said Patel. On the occasion, guests and public also listened to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' programme collectively. The governor said that medicines were made available through Ayush department at Jan Aushadhi centres. He advised those who tested positive to take their medication regularly, exercise, eat easily digestible food, avoid bathing in cold water, and drink plenty of water. He appreciated the efforts of public representatives and officials in the field of sickle cell and thanked them. Higher education and Ayush minister Inder Singh Parmar mentioned that the campaign initiated by the governor also aims to eliminate sickle cell through Ayurveda and homeopathy. He said that the awareness campaign will be extended to students, with a commitment to completely eradicate the disease from the state by 2047. Union minister of state for women and child development Savitri Thakur said, "In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, sickle cell screening was conducted door-to-door in Dhar district." During the programme, five children shared their experiences of being screened at their school and hostel with governor Patel. Indore/Mhow: Governor Mangubhai Patel on Sunday said special attention should be given to genetic counselling after screening to eliminate sickle cell. He mentioned that 12 lakh people in the Dhar district of Indore division were screened for sickle cell, with approximately 2500 testing positive. Governor Patel made these remarks while addressing a programme of the campaign being run for the eradication of sickle cell disease in Dhar district. "Special attention should be given to genetic counselling after screening to eliminate sickle cell. It is important to counsel those who are sickle cell positive to avoid marrying each other," said Patel. On the occasion, guests and public also listened to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' programme collectively. The governor said that medicines were made available through Ayush department at Jan Aushadhi centres. He advised those who tested positive to take their medication regularly, exercise, eat easily digestible food, avoid bathing in cold water, and drink plenty of water. He appreciated the efforts of public representatives and officials in the field of sickle cell and thanked them. Higher education and Ayush minister Inder Singh Parmar mentioned that the campaign initiated by the governor also aims to eliminate sickle cell through Ayurveda and homeopathy. He said that the awareness campaign will be extended to students, with a commitment to completely eradicate the disease from the state by 2047. Union minister of state for women and child development Savitri Thakur said, "In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, sickle cell screening was conducted door-to-door in Dhar district." During the programme, five children shared their experiences of being screened at their school and hostel with governor Patel.
